Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management (Remote)

Job Code: 42678

Job Location: Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off 

Job Description: 

The Material Program Management position serves as a Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. Material Program Management represents procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues, status updates, and challenges.  This role works with cross-functional SC/MM teams to develop comprehensive supply chain strategies, plans, and processes that integrate seamlessly into overall Program Management plans. Acts as the customer interface for all supply chain program activities. This opportunity requires 10% travel.

Essential Functions: 

• Assemble and at times lead all material requirements, material budgets, and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs under general supervision.
• Develop and deliver monthly material cost forecasts and quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) projections for program leadership and customers.
• Lead and direct integrated cross-functional material teams, collaborating with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers to meet subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Manage time and resources effectively across multiple programs, prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands.
• Recommends enhancements and/or develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposals submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Recommends enhancements and/or drive affordability initiatives and supplier performance improvement programs, including quality enhancement efforts.
• Escalate and resolve material-related issues, risks, and roadblocks with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Support negotiation of subcontracts with critical, often single-source or sole-source suppliers based on specialized technology requirements.
• Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans, including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives.
• Assist and provide input in contract negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
• Serve as the SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for all supply chain material program matters.
• Travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant supply chain experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related supply chain experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related supply chain experience.  

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes.
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team.
• Working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management.
• Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test).
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, reviewing, and providing constructive feedback to team members in support of maximizing program success.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $73,000.00 - $135,000.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $63,500.00 - $117,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

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